Northern Virginia · Asian food guide
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From Annandale's Koreatown to Eden Center's pho, plus ramen, sushi and hot pot across Fairfax, Tysons and Arlington. Where to go, what to order, and what it costs.
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Chantilly · Noodles
A Tokyo street indoors with the most impressive themed rooms in Northern Virginia, from a samurai den to a yakitori room, plus Dassai sake and Japanese pub food at 13882 Metrotech Dr. in Chantilly, VA: what to order and the best room for your group.
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Fairfax · Noodles
Some of the most stunning highballs around, says Northern Virginia Magazine, plus binchotan skewers, torched sushi and the Tornado Omelet Fried Rice, the most popular dish on the menu: the best way to order at Genki Izakaya in Fairfax, VA, one round at a time.
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Sushi
From Mosaic District yakiniku to Tysons churrasco: a guide to the five Northern Virginia restaurants Chef Junzo Miyajima designed, set up or relaunched, what each is best for, and the dish to order.
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How we pick
- Real prices
What dinner actually costs, so there are no surprises.
- What to order
The two or three dishes regulars come back for.
- When to go
Hours, lines, late-night kitchens and happy hours.
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