As the temperature drops, the number of bucket list restaurants in Northern Virginia goes up. This month, foodies are being treated to new dining destinations with a wide variety of cuisines, from steakhouses to Korean barbecue to Vietnamese to American. Check out the latest and greatest for your dining pleasure.
Alexandria
Thanida Thai Restaurant & Bar
Thanida Thai offers authentic Thai street food with fresh flavors. Stop in to try spicy tom yum noodle soup, moo ping, pad thai, and classics like panang curry and beef massaman. 1210 N. Fayette St., Alexandria
Omar’s Pitas and Platters
Omar’s simple menu of pitas or platters serves varieties of chicken, lamb, fish, and falafel with seven savory sauces and tempting sides. Platters are served with basmati rice and Mediterranean salad. 3100 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria
Annandale
Kozy Ramen and Bar
Kozy serves an array of Asian staples, with ramens like original tonkotsu, spicy tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Noodles fans will embrace three yaki soba dishes. Try the soft bao buns on their own or as part of a combination meal. 4316 Markham St., Unit L, Annandale
Arlington
Charga on the Pike
Dine on international street food with American, Peruvian, Pakistani, and South Asian flair at this new location of Arlington’s Charga Grill. Check out Charga’s specialty rotisserie chicken, served in quesadillas, burritos, sandwiches, bowls, platters, and kabobs. 3203 Columbia Pk., Arlington
Burke
Khan’s Halal
Whether you’re craving juicy smash burgers, crispy chicken burgers, or crunchy fried chicken, chicken tortilla wraps or pizza, Khan’s menu offers fresh fare in tasty dishes. 9413-B Old Burke Lake Rd., Burke
Centreville
Taco Chinoz and Bar
If you like bold flavors and generous fillings in your tacos, this is the place to be. Diners dig beef birria, spicy pork belly, and crispy shrimp variations. Burritos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls, and loaded fries also make an appearance here. 14260G Centreville Sq., Centreville
Chantilly
Moda Cafe & Restaurant
Dine for brunch, lunch, or dinner on vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Eggs, stuffed flatbreads, soups, salads, kebabs, pizzas, pastas, and burgers bring something for everyone on Moda’s eclectic menu. The spot offers a Turkish breakfast for two that includes bites like cheese, tomato, pastries, and your choice of scrambled eggs or an omelet. 14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Chantilly
Fairfax
Chef Yan
Get your spice with Chef Yan’s dynamic Sichuan cuisine. Dig into mouthwatering chicken, beef, seafood, pork and vegetable selections. One noteworthy special dish is the fuqi feipian, a spicy beef and tripe dish. 9600 Main St., Fairfax
The Woo Korean BBQ & Cuisine
Plan a visit to The Woo for traditional Korean barbecue. Lunch and dinner are served at this restaurant, with tantalizing tapas plates, a variety of grilled meats, soups, stews, and more. 4070 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax
De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches
Old Town Fairfax’s cozy, ever-popular cafe has opened a second location on Route 29. Diners can expect the same specialty espresso drinks, sandwiches, and baked goods that fill the menu in the original location. 11923 Rte. 29, Fairfax
Honeygrow
This casual dining franchise, which specializes in craveable and customizable stir-fries and salads, has a new location in Fair Lakes. Massive servings of specialties like spicy garlic noodles, red coconut curry, or steakhouse chopped salad bring fresh, healthy goodness to your meal. 13044 Fair Lakes Shopping Ctr., Fairfax
Fredericksburg
Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery
Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery, a Vietnamese sandwich and coffee shop chain, opened a new space in Fredericksburg this summer. It offers traditional Vietnamese banh mi options, as well as baked goods and specialty drinks. Plus, dive into specialties including bubble waffles, Korean corn dogs, and pho. 1150 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg
Gainesville
Grain & Grog American Tavern
Make a stop at Grain & Grog, a welcoming, locally owned American tavern that opened in early October. Enjoy live music, crafted cocktails, and entrees including fish tacos, maple bourbon barbecue pork chops, creamy chicken pesto pasta, and a tavern burger. 7960 Crescent Park Dr., Gainesville
Haymarket
Pho Thai 66
Experience the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine at this new Haymarket dining spot. Diners delight in banh mi, pho, noodles, and rice dishes, along with appetizers like Thai crispy puffs, bao buns, and spring rolls. 6679 Turner Hill Rd., Haymarket
McLean
Timber Pizza Co.
You may recognize this pizzeria from its locations in Ballston, DC, Reagan National Airport, and beyond. The newest location in McLean will officially open November 5, offering pies like the Green Monster, which comes topped with basil pesto, mozzarella, kale, and zucchini. 8100 Old Dominion Rd., McLean
Springfield
Kanji Sushi AYCE
In the mood for Japanese cuisine? Give Kanji Sushi a try for a selection of sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, and bento boxes. Hibachi dishes, noodles, and fried rice round out the menu. 8430-A Old Keene Mill Rd West, Springfield
Tysons
801 Chophouse
801 Chophouse is an upscale restaurant where meat is the name of the game. Consider prime rib or wet-aged, dry-aged, and wagyu beef. Chops and shellfish are also available, with the usual suspects and more for steakhouse sides and sauces. 8484 Westpark Dr., Tysons
Vienna
Call Your Mother Deli
Yet another outpost for this popular deli and bagel shop has popped up in Vienna in what appears to be world domination. The colorful eatery, known for its mouthwatering bagels, scrumptious schmears, and inventive sandwiches, is housed in a 1,400-square-foot shop with limited indoor dining space and some outdoor patio seating. 205 Maple Ave., Vienna
Terra’s Ice Cream, Coffee and Sweets
Give into your sweet tooth at this 100 percent gluten-free ice cream and coffee shop in Vienna. Sample housemade recipes, made fresh daily. Terra’s boasts 18 ice cream flavors, as well as cookies and brownies. 2070 Chain Bridge Rd., Ste. 180, Vienna
Woodbridge
Khan Korean Grill & Bar
You won’t leave this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant hungry. With a dizzying array of meats and seafood, diners will struggle to try absolutely everything before getting full. For $36 dinners and $25 lunches, guests get their money’s worth and more. 4179 Merchant Plz., Woodbridge
Feature image courtesy Call Your Mother
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