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Raku

Raku

I had grilled salmon lunch bento and it was so good! Everything tasty and they know how to grill a fish. I would visit here again. www.rakuasiandining.com

Home made jjamppong and jjajangmyun

Home made jjamppong and jjajangmyun

Why choose only one? Have both! Although it takes some effort to make them at home in the US (couldn’t find a good restaurant yet) it’s worth have them together. I would have just simply ordered a delivery if I were in Korea.

Le Diplomate

Le Diplomate

I had beef bourguignon for lunch and it was a good combination of beef, mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. Complimentary bread was good, too. It’s a popular place make sure to reserved a seat in advance if you have a preference whether to dine indoor 

Shenandoah (Skyline drive)

Shenandoah (Skyline drive)

It was a right decision to get an annual pass for Shenandoah National Park last time. Many look outs to stop by, park and take pictures as you go through the skyline drive. Brought bento for lunch picnic in the car and enjoyed the view. 

Galbitang (Korean beef rib soup)

Galbitang (Korean beef rib soup)

Can’t live without meat.. Galbitang is good for chilly days. The soup can be a little greasy because galbi rib part contains quite a bit of fat. Have it with kimchi which is good for digestion too.

Rosslyn movie night

Rosslyn movie night

Movie nights events are hels in many places for residents in the US. I felt this is so American. People bring snacks, picnic mats, blankets and sit on grass lands at the park for movies at night. Romantic and fun.

Yaki soba

Yaki soba

Healthy home made yakisoba full of vegetables and pork slices. Normally yakisoba sold outside in Japan is mostly just noodles with less other ingredients.

Bak kut teh

Bak kut teh

Tender pork ribs soup cooked with healthy herbs. Bak ku teh herb packs are sold online. Good for any days you need energy. To me the one I had in Malaysia is the best so far. I wonder what their secret herb recipe is.

Salmon & salmon roe donburi

Salmon & salmon roe donburi

Maybe I got to crave more sushi in the US than when I was in Japan. What a relief the sushi ingredients are sold in H mart.

Great Falls (Tavern visitor center side)

Great Falls (Tavern visitor center side)

Parked at the Tavern Visiter Center side and walked to the look out deck for Great falls. It took roughly 30mins for a walk as a roundtrip to the look out. There are stairs in between the paths but they aren’t so steep. It suddenly