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This bar specializes in Afghan and Mediterranean cuisines. Aracosia may please you with nicely cooked braised lamb shanks, beef dumplings and beef tenderloin. According to the visitors' opinions, waiters serve good almond pudding, baklava dessert and vanilla ice cream here. If you want to try some delicious wine, champagne or cordial, this place is a nice choice for you. Get your meal started with great tea, coffee or lemon juice.
This spot is suitable for celebrating an anniversary, a wedding or a birthday party. A lot of guests mention that the waitstaff is attentive here. Prices are fair for the quality you get. There is an exotic ambiance and spectacular decor at this bar. As for the Google rating, Aracosia received 4.7.
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inta gertnere
15 days ago on Google
We were happy to find such an excellent yet affordable restaurant. We just ordered three appetizers; all of them were excellent. Pumpkin dumplings are not to be missed. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
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Eric Julier
16 days ago on Google
Delicious! Thank you Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Rhônya Obst
7 months ago on Google
We visited two malls on Sunday: The Ballston Quarter and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. We were hungry so I chose the 'Aracosia McLean' restaurant based on reviews and presentation on their website. To this point in time, my husband and I have never tasted authentic Afghan cuisine. After driving into the free parking garage below the restaurant, take the stairs to the top to Aracosia's small, unassuming entrance. Once inside, the restaurant is very inviting, comfortable, relaxing and clean, with beautiful wall art and decor. It's a spacious restaurant with outside and indoor seating. Great lighting and soft/romantic music, with just the right volume. We started off with three delicious, dipping sauces, and complimentary, freshly baked bread. All the sauces are delicious, but I especially enjoyed the mango chili sauce, as it has incredible flavor! Husband Ordered 'Lamb & Greens'. Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill. My dish: 'Lamb Shank Moghuli'. Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, garnish red bell pepper, served with saffron infused basmati rice. The food is delicious, the lamb meat falls right off the bone soft and tender great smell and right seasoning - hot and fresh. My husband said his dish didn't have as much flavor as mine, so he asked the waiter for more of the mango sauce to add on his rice. In my opinion I wish they had some kind of roasted or steamed vegetables to balance the amount of rice, lamb and sauce: it's missing greens. Overall it was a great experience. Portions and prices were reasonable - also quick service! Adelso our waiter was very professional and attentive. The whole restaurant staff are friendly, wearing clean clothes/uniforms. I couldn't take anymore photos to show the ambiance, because dinner time is very busy I didn't want to disturb other customers. We're planning to go back for lunch, when we do, I'll keep you posted! Vegetarian options: Yes vegetarian and gluten free dishes are on the menu. Parking: Attached garage to the restaurant/building. Kid-friendliness: Various dishes for kids on the menu. Service: Dine in Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Lamb Shank Moghuli Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes Parking options Free parking garage
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Response from the owner
7 months ago
Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to write us! We are glad that you enjoyed it and look forward to welcoming you back for lunch! We appreciate your support, kind words and feedback!
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ClosedOpens at 12PM
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Price range per person $10 - $25
Address
1381 Beverly Rd, McLean, Virginia, USA
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Outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
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Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Parking
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-9PM |
| MondayMon | Closed |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-9PM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-9PM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-9PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-10PM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-10PM |
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