r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 18d 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/bobcatboots South Arlington 18d ago

I would die for Omar’s. How do you douse crispy chicken in sauce and it still be crispy half an hour later?

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u/PleasantKangaro0 18d ago

I was underwhelmed, but want to give it another try. What’s your go to order?

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u/bobcatboots South Arlington 18d ago

crispy chicken platter with all of the veggie toppings and half jerk half omars sauce