Our group tried to order this dish last month based on your earlier review (March 16). Mei said they did not have any oysters and that they had only served that dish ONCE before. So I guess you were the lucky ones. Please post if you can get this dish again. thanks..

I have not seen it in Chinese grocery store, but it must be around somewhere because I had it at a local restaurant last week.

Kabob 'n Karahi in Cloverly, MD

http://kabobnkarahi.com/

Mykonos Grill (greek), just outside of Congressional Plaza on Congressional Lane, has very good food. It's practically across the street from Kabobi and is the same distance from the Twinbrook metro. Closed on Mondays.

Are you thinking of the Greatest American Hot Dogs food truck in Montgomery County? Many styles of hot dog using Vienna Beef and they also have Italian Beef sandwiches. New brick and mortar store in Gaithersburg. Recently reviewed in WaPo.

http://greatestamericanhotdogs.com/

https://twitter.com/GAHDTruck

H Mart has live lobster on sale THIS weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) for $5.99 per pound.

No. It is down the road aways opposite La Canela.

I've been to the old location a handful of times. I've had one of their steak platters, quiche, empanadas, 'something' con leche, and tastes off of other people's plates. They were OK; not great, but not bad either. The place has been around for a long time and I think it's generally a hangout for the Argentine community. It also has a bakery and a small grocery area with Argentine specialties.

You should see the place come World Cup time and Argentina is playing. A sea of blue and white striped shirts around the TVs - the place is packed inside and out; the crowd spilling out onto the sidewalk.

Banh Mi D.C is not a truck. It is a stationary building at the intersection of Rt 50 and Graham Rd.

I've been a few times. Had some soups, noodles and a lunch special. I really like their mandu noodle soup with two sauces; one for the mandu and one for the soup. Their mandu is unlike any I've ever seen, easily 3-4 times the size of the usual mandu. It is so large, it is crescent-shaped; and the meat filling is not just the usual pork mixture; it has kimchi and other ingredients in it and loosely packed. They have some interesting sounding Hot Pot Casseroles. There are about 10 handwritten items on a chalkboard (written in Korean) that is for dinner only. Service is very congenial. Well worth checking out, esp. with a few friends.

Thanks for all the information. I'll probably check this place out after my class at Tysons this Saturday.

What time do you think they run out of food? I can't get there before 2:00-2:30p.

Plaka Grill is very good, esp. their signature Plaka Gyro and the Loukaniko.

Yes, they have things that vegetarians can eat. Mango w/sticky rice; taro, plantain and other vegetable fritters; some kind of steamed rice cakes - come to mind.

You beat me to it. I've been once. Loved what I had. Great, quality fish sandwiches. If I lived nearby, I'd be there once a week.

Just a couple of miles down from Landmark on Little River Turnpike is Pho Hot. They serve pretty good pho.

Actually, the food and ceremonies start at 9 am. The parking lots around the temple are full by 8:30a.

You might try the Organic Butcher of McLean. If they don't have it, they may be able to get it for you.

Thanks. I'm gonna check it out.

When was the last time you were at Kabob Tavern? Their website does not list the 'half white rice and half rice sautéed with onion' option; only white or brown rice. Also, haleem is not listed at all.

Burma Road is just up the street.

They are not open at all on Sunday.

The Grill from Ipanema in Adams Morgan.

It depends on which restaurant you choose. New Fortune is huge (seating 400) and getting there at 11:30a would not be too late. Oriental East - you should get there around 10:30 ish if you want to be part of the first group. Silver Fountain - 11:00a. Both OE and SF are small places.

Does the lamb curry food truck have a name? Do you know the hours of operation and is it Indian? If I could know the name of the truck, I can look up particulars under Food Truck Fiesta. thanks . . .

I have been to the Iron Bridge Wine Company twice, once for a meal and once for a wine tasting. Their food is good, and the snacks they serve with their wine tastings are delicious. Starting next Monday (and for 2 weeks thereafter), Howard County will have their Restaurant Week and Iron Bridge is participating (lunch and dinner); a good chance to try them out if you were thinking about it. Their vegetarian options are limited, but they will have them.

I know of no place in the immediate area, but they give shucking lessons at the St. Mary's County Oyster Festival in the Fall. There are many videos that demonstrate technique, if you just google it. Also, you can watch at open raw bars, like Faidley's at Lexington Market. It really isn't hard, but you need practice to do it efficiently. Good Luck!

Patel Brothers in Rockville has it, so I'm assuming their Fairfax location would have it too.

I have had aib at Soretti's in Burtonsville and I think at Meaza in Falls Church.

You should be able to find it at A & J Restaurant; Rockville and Annandale locations.