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Afghan
2700 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22301 · 703-548-0022
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ALEXANDRIA. For a taste of Afghan cuisine, consider this great, unimposing restaurant. A plain exterior opens into a friendly, upbeat atmosphere, and long, family-style tables perfectly accommodate crowds. Bread alone is worth a visit – light, airy, and delivered from the clay oven to your table in loaves as big as manhole covers. Juicy kebabs and Afghan-style turnovers called bulanee offer excellent options, and the house specialty is aushak – light dumplings (with your choice of filling) topped with mint and yogurt. Casual attire.
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Bombay Curry Co.
3110 Mt Vernon Ave, The Calvert Building, Alexandria, VA 22305 · 703-836-6363
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ALEXANDRIA. This cosmopolitan Indian restaurant is known for its great buffet specials and four-alarm vindaloo dishes. Surroundings are casual and simple, but the food is complex and full of flavor. Try flaming-hot tandoori chicken wings and some of the most tongue-tingling curries in town. Even the presumably mild butter chicken has a pungent, spicy kick. A perennially good bet is the chef's special, which changes each week based on the freshest seasonal ingredients. Not for the faint of heart. Casual attire.
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Cafe Salsa
808 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-684-4100
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ALEXANDRIA. This two-story establishment boasts a lively atmosphere, authentic Latin American cuisine, and a wide selection of drinks. While you're there, choose a favorite drink, and accompany it with scallops and squid mixed with red onions and lime juice, a steaming bowl of fish soup, or even a grilled steak. After 10pm, salsa dancers take over the restaurant's main floor, pushing back tables and dancing. The upscale decor features wooden floors, large mirrors, and yellow walls. Smart casual dress. METRO: King Street
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Casablanca
1504 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-549-6464
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ALEXANDRIA. Enter another world when you step through the doors of this exotic restaurant. From flamenco and belly dancers to a stunning interior and extravagant menu, Casablanca is an unforgettable sensory experience. Surrounded by aromatic incense, cozy couches, rich fabrics, silk-screened walls, and intriguing Moroccan music, diners are swept away. Flavorful courses include tender lamb dishes, kebabs served over saffron-scented rice and fresh breads. Impeccable service and an interesting wine and beverage list also appear. Five-course prix fixe: $19.95; six-course prix fixe: $22.95; seven-course prix fixe: $24.95.
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Mango Mike's
4580 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304 · 703-370-3800
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ALEXANDRIA. For a festive, Caribbean-style meal, you can't top Mango Mike's upbeat atmosphere. Popular with locals and regulars, the eatery attracts lots of people for special events like Thursday night's "Survivor" party, when guests win prizes for guessing who gets voted off next. This is more than just a watering hole, though; cuisine includes great jerk chicken, lobster, seafood specialties, salads, and shrimp Creole. An ideal choice for casual get-togethers or the start of an evening on the town. Casual attire.
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Satay Sarinah
512-A Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304 · 703-370-4313
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ALEXANDRIA. This cheerful, vividly-painted restaurant offers wonderful Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine and has become one of the area's fastest-growing restaurants. Although the food is exotic, the knowledgeable staff will gladly guide you through menu offerings. With so many excellent dishes to try, the best bet is to order the rijsttafel, which presents small samples of favorites like coconut and potato croquettes, Bogor-style chicken, and items that do wonders with tofu. Reservations accepted. Business casual attire. Liquor license pending.
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ALEXANDRIA. This adventurous Greek restaurant is known for great atmosphere and flavorful seafood. Diners appreciate the colorful, tapestry-lined interior and the patio, complete with trellis and trailing vines. On Thursday nights, dining is enhanced by music, dancing, and plate-smashing, but any night is perfect for enjoying wonderful appetizers (like broiled squid or Greek cheese tinged with lemon). Entrees include lamb in pastry crust or grilled red snapper. Wash it all down with ouzo, a traditional Greek liquor, and you'll be in the spirit in no time. Reservations recommended. Casual attire.
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