Rice and Noodle Thai Gourmet
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At Rice and Noodle Thai Gourmet Restaurant the service is great, the cost is inexpensive, and it is given five stars by restaurantdb.net in 2010. Feel free to bring your kids--they are welcome. Don't feel like a crowd? The restaurant also has take out and delivery available. But for those of you who want to dine in, there is outdoor seating and a private parking lot and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. The dress is casual. They offer lunch and dinner, and you can come in at your leisure, as no reservation is needed.
The menu includes Kang Jued, which is tofu and mixed vegetables in lightly seasoned chicken broth; Tom Kha Gai, chicken and mushrooms in spicy galangal coconut soup; Wild Pork, which is pork sauteed with spicy chili paste, eggplant, rhizome and fresh peppercorn; and Basil Fish, a seasoned and deep fried fish fillet, topped with spicy garlic and basil sauce. There are many mouth-watering desserts to choose from, such as Homemade Thai Custard, Ginkgo Nuts with Sweet Taro Mousse and Ginger Ice Cream. To quench your thirst, the restaurant serves an array of drinks, including Singha Thai Beer, Thai Ice Coffee and Thai Ice Tea.
Rice and Noodle Thai Gourmet
6111 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
703-313-0330
riceandnoodlesthai.com
Chef Huang's
Chef Huang's specializes in home-style Chinese food. They serve Hunan, Cantonese, and Szechuan. Given top rating by restaurantdb.net, they have catering for special events, and in-house parties can be arranged for up to 80 people. There is a daily buffet from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and, for your convenience, there is dine-in, take out and delivery.
The menu includes dumplings, Crab Rangoon, Pu Pu Platter, House Special Seafood soup, Peking Duck, General Tso's chicken, Orange Beef and Beef and Scallops. For those of you who are health conscious, you will be pleased to know that their menu items are low in fat and cholesterol.
Chef Huang's
8638 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-360-0600
chefhuang.com
Laporta's Restauant
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Dining at Laporta's Restaurant is both casual and comfortable, and it is given high ratings by restaurantdb.net. It is the ideal place to enjoy a romantic evening with that special someone. They have a jazz lounge where you can relax and listen to a live band.
The menu includes crisply fried calamari with a tangy seafood lemon vinegar barbecue sauce, harvest salad with grilled chicken over mixed greens with corn kernels and crispy crown noodles with ginger dressing, and Tutta Mare, which is jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sauteed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper. They also have a soup of the day, sandwiches, and salads.
Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-6313
laportas.net
