Oyamel - Washington, DC

 

We finally got a chance to try out Oyamel without having reservations.  We just happened to be in DC around lunchtime and decided we would have lunch here.  At first the prices seemed pretty cheap, until we learned they were more of a tapas size.  As most mexican restaurants, the meal came with chips and salsa.  They were pretty decent.  I ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo Negro (Shrimp sauteed with shallots, arbol chile, poblano chile lime and sweet aged black garlic).  This shrimp dish was very good.  The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce made it a little spicy.  I also ordered the Mejillones al tequila con chipotle (Steamed mussels with tequila, sauteed garlic and chipotle sauce).  This mussel dish was delicious.  The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was a tomato sauce which was good enough to eat alone.  A little bit of bread would have made it perfect.  I also ordered a chicken soup.  This soup was just average, nothing special.  Overall this was a great meal.  Although the portions were quite small, being a tapas style, we were able to try several dishes.  Next time we will try the ceviche. 

Lighthouse Tofu - Centreville, Va

I just found out this place opened in Centreville.  I used to have to go all the way to Annadale to get the great Tofu soup.  I ordered the seafood Soon Dubu.  It came with several sides which were all good.  I ordered a medium spicy, which was a little milder than I would have like, but it was a great meal of Tofu soup.  The clientele was all hard core Korean.  However the service was very good.  I really enjoyed this meal and will be coming back.

AW Shucks - Charleston, SC

We decided to stop in Charleston on our way to Hilton Head.  Charleston is a nice city.  Very pretty buildings and nice restaurants.  At this restaurant, I ordered the Market Street Platter.  It had shrimp, oysters, scallops, and a filet of flounder.  The seafood was just broiled so, it was cooked in any special way.  However the seafood was very good and I enjoyed it.  The other dish pictured is the Seafood Jambalaya.  Although H said it was good, he didn't finish it all, so perhaps he didn't like it.  Overall this was an interesting restaurant experience.  We sat outside, which was covered.  I enjoyed this restaurant, although it probably wouldn't qualify for fine seafood.

Delhi Dhaba

I went to the Delhi Dhaba for lunch today by Courthouse.  I got the chicken curry, goat curry, and potatoes with cauliflower with bread.  The Delhi Dhaba is a fast food Indian place, where they have a pre-made selection of food.  I think you can also order food too.  The chicken curry was very good.  The goat curry was also very good.  This is the first time I have had goat and it tastes similiar to beef, and a little fatty.  The potatoes with cauliflower was also good.  Overall, I really enjoyed this meal.  I will be back.

Chanab Kabob - Chantilly, Va

Yesterday, I decided to try a kabob for lunch.  I stumbled upon this place.  I ordered the chicken kabob sandwich.  I was not very good.  The chicken was dark meat, which was fine, except it had bones in it.  The french fries it came with were pretty awful.  On the plus side it was a large sandwich that I wasn't able to finish, but I just threw it out because I didn't care to finish it.  Honestly, it was probably the worst kabob I've had in a long time.

Rebel Heroes & Choupi

Today, I decided to hit two food carts for lunch.  These are probably the best deals in Rosslyn, but neither one alone would be enough for lunch.  At Rebel Heroes, I had the pork meatball sandwich.  It is a meatball sandwich served with Vietnamese style pork meatballs on French bread.  The sandwiches here aren't authentic Vietnamese sandwiches, the meat and sauces are a little different, but they are pretty close and good. 

I have actually decided not to go here for awhile since, I have gotten a stomach ache the two times I've been here.  Could be mere coincidence, but that's the chance I will take.

Choupi is a great place for a semi-sweet dessert.  I haven't had the savory or lunch crepes there yet.  I is a great deal for $3.50 a crepe.  The crepe is made fresh and is piping hot.

Halal Food Cart - Rosslyn

I decided to try this place again.  This time I just got the lamb on rice, since I didn't like the chicken the first time.  The first thing I noticed, was you don't get as much meat, when you just order the lamb.  The lamb was tender and quite spicy.  The salad was fresh.  Overall, I like this place much better this time.  Perhaps I was expecting too much for $6 the first time.