Arlington eats you didn’t know you wanted
Living on the outskirts of our nation’s capital, we have access to a variety of foods from the diverse set of cooks and families that fill our communities and our stomachs. Arlington has a plethora of restaurants of all kinds, and many of them are not appreciated in the way that they deserve.
House of Mandi
House of Mandi can only be described as a hole in the wall. Despite this, unprecedented Yemeni food including dim sum, various meats, and other delicacies from Yemen grace the tables on Wilson Boulevard. Compassionate and dedicated staff serve authentic and tasty foods that aren’t easily found outside of Yemen. Perfect for a nice dinner, House of Mandi is a tiny gem that few know to enjoy. ...
Hai Duong
A small store tucked into a larger building, Hai Duong is isolated in its Eden Center Asian food haven. Staffed with people who are welcoming and helpful with questions about the menu, Hai Duong’s main offering is pho. Alongside their comforting, steamy, broth and noodles are their variety of other Asian dishes. Egg rolls, salads and Vietnamese drinks adorn the menu in the cream-painted room under...
Arlington Kebab
After a long life as a shady little shop in the wall on Lee Highway, Arlington Kebab updated their store to make their restaurant a little bit less intimidating. This made their amazing little Middle Eastern corner of Arlington significantly more inviting, but not necessarily more populated. Unfortunate location and little publicity make Arlington Kebab a precious gem to the few people who appreciat...
Vivi Bubbles
Another restaurant nestled in a far corner of the Eden Center, Vivi Bubbles is a snack place with amazing boba drinks. A chain with many locations in New York as well as Connecticut, Philadelphia, Georgia and Texas, Vivi’s boba smoothies, teas and snacks are delicious and comforting. Although it is debatable as to whether a widespread chain can qualify as underappreciated, not many people are aware of th...
Plaza Market
Yes, this is more of a grocery store than a restaurant. Still, it serves as a taco restaurant, latino bakery, and South American grocery store with kind and helpful staff. Unsurpassable pan dulce, galletas, tacos and authentic paletas fill the small space along with traditional latino groceries that anyone would appreciate. Stop by for a sweet snack, quick lunch, or a cold summer treat, Plaza Mark...
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