This story is part of our January cover story, 55 Restaurants Serving Up Budget-Friendly Meals Across Northern Virginia.
It’s called excess for a reason. We don’t indulge like this every day, but when we’re in the mood for something that’s unequivocally not light, we head to one of these restaurants for an all-you-can eat experience. Best of all, it’s a wonderful way to try lots of food on a menu without committing to just one or two dishes. We trust you’ll get your money’s worth.
Bawadi Mediterranean Grill
This fully halal restaurant offers buffet dining every single day at lunchtime, and for dinner on Mondays and Thursdays. Prices range from $16.99 for the weekday lunch to $26.99 in the evening. Either way, you’ll find scores of salads, fluffy rice, and meaty stews. 6304 Leesburg Pk., Falls Church
Firepan Korean BBQ & Bar
For less than $30 per person (and $24.99 at lunchtime) grill up 15 different meats until your stomach’s content. There are also unlimited banchan like kimchi and radish wraps, plus all the fries, ramen, and steamed eggs you can handle. 6793 Wilson Blvd., Ste. C, Falls Church; 15151 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge
Hot Pot Legend
Cramming hot pot into your eager mouth until you can’t cram anymore? Sign us up! It’s worth $35 to choose from more than 10 soups and more than 35 proteins, as well as free salads and a sauce bar. Just be careful with the extra-spicy Szechuan soup — it will burn even the most avowed heat seekers. 20462 Exchange St., Ashburn
Jodhpur
This buffet of hot Indian vegetarian dishes comes right to your table, courtesy of some delightful servers. Depending on the day, the price ranges from $22.99 to $24.99, so it’s always a steal for how much you get of your favorites, like freshly made bread and sweets. 1114 Herndon Pkwy., Herndon
Tiger Dumplings
Every weekend from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., diners are delivered dumplings at their table for $36.95. But while Chengdu-style mala pork bao might excite guests, there’s far more on the menu than meaty dumplings, including spicy dandan noodles. 3225 Washington Blvd., Arlington
Feature image courtesy Firepan Korean BBQ & Bar
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