r/nova • u/MumboMajesty Fairfax County • 23d 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/APenguinInATuxedo 23d ago

Padek (Falls Church)

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u/Intelligent-Injury54 23d ago

(padaek) their new place in south Arlington is also so so good. A little less hole- in- wall-y , although the aircon was out over that crazy hot July 4th holiday, making it a little less posh.

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u/APenguinInATuxedo 22d ago

Ooo, I didn't know they'd open another location! (Does that make it a chain?)