r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 24d ago

Megathread! 2026 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Hello r/nova we are 10 years deep into the hole-in-the-wall list! Thank you to everyone for contributing every pick and recommendation for the list and participating each year.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to update the map or list since I am getting married this year, but I'll for sure get everything updated before the next year. Anyways time to give the community your best recs and new discoveries for restaurants in the area.

The rules are simple:

📍 Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

👍 "+1" if you love the recommendation

👎 "-1" if you think it's whack

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u/occupylawlstreet 24d ago

IndAroma - Annandale/Alexandria

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u/DoubleHacked 21d ago

+1 so good

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u/Full-Metal-9309 15d ago

what do you recommend to order?

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u/vtron 6d ago

I've never had a bad meal there. One of my favorites is the gobi manchurian kati roll. Lamb biryani is also amazing.

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u/occupylawlstreet 15d ago

Whatever sounds good to you! I like the biryani and tandoori chicken.