Rieux Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Expertos, I have to go out to Dulles tomorrow for a five pm appointment at Dulles to get my new Global Entry passport (yay skipping immigration lines!) That said, it will put me out near Dulles, solo, at around 6 pm. Since I rarely (never) venture out that way except to go to the airport, I figure I should stop somewhere to eat on the way back to Mt. Pleasant. So, any suggestions for places between Dulles and DC where a solo diner can have a good meal? Ethnic would be great -- Afghan, Thai, Indian, etc. Or, I am open to anything else not-fancy and not-expensive. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'm not out that way very often, and it's been awhile since I've been to any of these, but you might want to look into Thai Luang, Thai Basil, and Picante the Real Taco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 From my last meal I would say skip Thai Basil. What about Passionfish in Reston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 It has been a few years, but we used to enjoy Mikaku Sushi Taro in Herndon. The sushi was always fresh and they had a large selection of appetizers (Japanese Tapas per their menu). It was never busy, but always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Is La Caraquena in Falls Church on the way back? They're terrific. Make a reservation, though, as Fridays are crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Is La Caraquena in Falls Church on the way back? They're terrific. Make a reservation, though, as Fridays are crowded. Depends on your way back, but given that I work in Ashburn (out past Dulles) and used to live a couple of blocks from La Caraquena - it can be a PITA to get to from there. Maybe try Mokomandy in Sterling? Then again, going that way at that time could be rough. Most traffic will suck around that time, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 from dullas to DC is quite a large area... However, if you are driving to/from the airport pull off at tyson's corner and hit shamshimery. Amazing persian food and it is really reasonable. Never had a bad meal here. Also (this is not hyperbole) the best rice in town. I just wish their bread was more naan like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 from dullas to DC is quite a large area... However, if you are driving to/from the airport pull off at tyson's corner and hit shamshimery. Amazing persian food and it is really reasonable. Never had a bad meal here. Also (this is not hyperbole) the best rice in town. I just wish their bread was more naan like. If you go, make sure you ask for "plenty of crunchy rice", tahdig. And an echo of porcupine's Thai Luang recommendation. I also have not been in years, but used to frequent often and loved that place. Whoops, just realized your trip was a few days ago---verdict, verdict! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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