May Island

This is my favorite Japanese/Chinese restaurant yet in Virginia. If you are thinking this is one of those expensive, not-tasty-enough and overly priced Japanese restaurants, YOU ARE WRONG! This cute little restaurant is really well priced and they have amazing food! From kid's Bento boxes to Udon, this is where your heart is going to connect to!

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Rating: *****
Cuisine: Japanese/Chinese
Specialties/Favorites:

• Bento Box B (on kid's menu)
• Kake Udon
• Candied Shrimp

Setting: Small and cozy dining room. Elegantly decorated! 

Service: Extremely friendly! 

Good things: Big selection of food. Nice servers. Very well priced.

Bad things: Small. Can get cold, so BRING A SWEATER!

*This is the most authentic Japanese/Chinese restaurant my family has found so far in the DC area. It is also the least expensive! There are spanish speaking waiters as well.

1669 N. Quaker Lane

Alexandria, VA 22302

www.mayisland1.com

Silver Diner

This cute and popular diner in Arlington, Virginia is one of my favorite places to eat with my family or to celebrate a special occasion! From Chicken-Fried Steak to Double Fudge Brownies with ice cream, this place has a really big variety. It is super kid-friendly and you can get really good deals!

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Rating: ****
Cuisine: American Diner
Specialties/Favorites:

• Brownie Decadence
• Chicken-Fried Steak
• Sliders

Setting: Classic but Stylish setting. Pretty clean. 

Service: Very Friendly!!!

Good things: Good variety of food. Nice servers. Great setting!

Bad things: Can get full fast. Loud when full.

*This is the most popular diner in the Arlington area. If you want a classic American burger with fries, come here! But they keep getting healthier and healthier, so if you like things the opposite, this is NOT the place for you! (tee hee) They have some great deals once you sign up for free (including getting a free dessert on your birthday with a purchase of an entree)

3200 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

www.silverdiner.com/

Ganesh

This amazing and cute Indian restaurant located in Ho Chi Minh City makes you think you have traveled all across the globe, to India! With all the flavor and spices, this restaurant blows you away with Indian drinks to desserts! The colorful and comfy decor, helps you feel somewhere totally different.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Rating: ****
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine
Specialties/Favorites:

• Seafood/Vegetable Tali
• Plain Naan
• Mango Lassi

Setting: 3 floors of colorful decor. Cute and Stylish!

Service: Very Friendly!

Good things: Tasty and authentic Indian Cuisine.

Bad things: Pretty crowded. Can be loud!

*This is known as the best Indian restaurant in HCMC, so if you want Indian, come here!

15B4 Le Thanh Ton, Dist. 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

email: ganesh.restaurant.vn@hotmail.com

hours:11 am - 2 pm
5:30 pm - 10:30 pm