As the launching point for multiple franchises and beloved institutions, Northern Virginia has become something of a hotspot for wings. Whether you’re craving the hottest of spice or a milder dry rub, there are some amazing wing options in NoVA for everyone.
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern
If you’re craving authentic Buffalo wings, you’ll want to head over to Jimmy’s ASAP. Celebrating 24 years and counting, the bar features the original Anchor Bar (home of the original Buffalo wing) sauce. Sauces are available in mild, medium, hot, or if you’re feeling really adventurous — suicidal! Grab some of Jimmy’s takeout or in-house beer to accompany your wings. There are cans, bottles, and growler refill options for all tastes. 697 Spring St., Herndon
Buffalo Wing Factory
Buffalo Wing Factory has an easy-to-follow wing menu, with choices ranging from mild to very hot. There are traditional wings, boneless wings, and meatless options. In the mild zone, the honey barbecue is a tasty choice, or if you want to go a little more seasoned, try peppery Parmesan. If you like dry rubs, the lemon pepper can’t be beat, and for those who have a death wish for their taste buds, the sweet flamin’ jerk is the spiciest you can find. Order with some curly fries or onion rings and you’ve got yourself a meal. Multiple locations
Velocity Wings
Velocity Wings has nearly 50 options for dry rubs or sauces for your wings. There’s the typical garlic parmesan, honey barbecue, or Buffalo sauce, of course. For the more audacious in your crew, there’s Carolina Reaper for some serious spice, or Chipotle raspberry for some spicy yet sweet flavor. Velocity has options too — their tossed wings, which look like what you’d imagine a chicken wing to look like, are hand-breaded, deep-fried, and tossed in your sauce of choice. Velocity also offers tossed wings with sauce on the side, grilled chicken bites or wings, and boneless wings too. Multiple locations
Glory Days Grill
The family-friendly sports bar has a great collection of wing possibilities. Glory Days Grill’s Buffalo Ranch dry rub is a great choice for some heat, and those with a sweet tooth will love the ode to the mid-Atlantic: Honey Old Bay, a flavorful blend of sweet and spicy. Fries can be added to any wing order for just a few dollars more. Bone-in, boneless, and grilled boneless are offered in amounts from six to 48 pieces. Multiple locations
Choongman Chicken
Choongman Chicken has locations all over Northern Virginia, including Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and more. The Korean-style fried chicken is ultra-crispy, and their wings can be customized to a flavor of your choosing. The super spicy Red Hot Pepper Chicken is tossed in an addictive gochujang sauce, and garlic soy chicken is a sticky, delectable flavor explosion in your mouth. Don’t miss the snow or tikkudak varieties of chicken too! Multiple locations
This story was first published on February 18, 2022.
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