Reggae Vibes in Silver Spring is carry out only, but very good Jamaican food. Pad Thai in Fairfax has been a family favorite for over a decade.

Shagga in Hyattsville
Northwest Chinese in College Park

Afghan Bistro in Springfield

Anonymous wrote:Why would I tell you?

So your favorite restaurant can stay in business and serve you for years to come. Theyre restaurants, not secret surf spots.

Anonymous wrote:Why would I tell you?

Yikes. See the zero-sum post in off topic. What a bore.

Why would I tell you?

Pollo Cabana in Greenbelt. Awesome Peruvian food!

Matsui Japanese Sushi & Ramen

Ethnic hole-in-the-wall places. We will occasionally do month-long 'global food tours' around the DMV (trying all five Chinese regional cuisines, cuisines of the steppes, cuisines of all of the countries Trump banned in 2017...) - you can pretty much throw a dart at a world map and find that country's/region's food being served somewhere in the area.

Most of the area Ethiopian restaurants. We usually go to Sheba in Rockville or Meleket, Beteseb and Bete in Silver Spring.

Joes Noodle House in Rockville. We’ve been going there for 20 years ever since we moved to the area. Ruan Thai in Wheaton is also good. Several of our favorites are unfortunately closed now.

Il pizzico in Rockville. En bistro in Potomac.

Dishes of India

On the divey side:

Ricos Tacos Moya (Alexandria)

Noodle King is well worth the drive. Get the pea shoots as a side with whatever other dishes you order. They are awesome!

What are your top 2-3 hidden gem restaurants in the DMV ? Extra points for family-owned local neighborhood go-to’s. Can also include spots that have stood the test of time, good consistent food. I’m tired of hearing about Michelin star restaurants I don’t spend more than $40 per person to eat out and mostly cook at home, but when we eat out, I’d love to have a list that’s a local delight. Any type of food, not picky. Prefer a place that has sit down service, not pure carry out.