Summer is in full swing. And Northern Virginia’s dining scene is turning up the heat with a wave of exciting new restaurant openings. From comfortable neighborhood bakeries to upscale French concepts pushing culinary boundaries, the region is serving up plenty of reasons to explore a new dining destination. Whether you’re craving tangy barbeque, Asian noodle fare, or spicy tacos, these July newcomers promise something to savor.
Arlington
Tous les Jours
The global French‑Asian bakery chain has just landed in Pentagon City, offering an array of freshly baked pastries, cakes, breads, and specialty coffee and tea. Expect oodles of high-quality Asian-inspired indulgences in a bright, modern setting. 1100 S. Hayes St., Ste. H10, Arlington
1983 Chinese Cuisine
A new dim‑sum‑focused Cantonese restaurant at Westport shopping center serves up favorites like shrimp dumplings, turnip cake, congee, and salt-and-pepper calamari. Order main dishes in addition to dim-sum at this eatery named after 1983, the year of the water pig, symbolizing luck and money. 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington
Ashburn
Addy’s Barbecue
Fusion barbecue fans have a new hangout in Ashburn with Addy’s Barbecue, which blends flavors from East Africa, Asia, Europe, and the states into dishes like mishkaki, saucy wings, beef ribs and burgers, plus fun sides like mac and cheese and bubble tea. Open for a limited‑menu soft launch, with a wider lineup coming soon. 43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ste. 180, Ashburn
Fairfax
Meet Rice Noodle
This freshly opened Chinese restaurant in Fairfax focuses on authentic rice noodle soups, with highlights like tomato beef and braised beef bowls, as well as Taiwanese popcorn chicken and crispy dumplings. 10698 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax
Falls Church
Honoo Ramen & Bar
Newly opened in Falls Church, this sleek Japanese eatery offers savory slow‑cooked broths, house‑made noodles, sushi rolls, yakitori skewers, and small plates. With casual, contemporary vibes, it’s a solid new spot for ramen lovers, bringing hints of Tokyo to Falls Church. 153 W. Falls Station Blvd., Falls Church
Leesburg
Paris Baguette
Now the second Loudoun County location of this bakery cafe, Paris Baguette is open at the Shops at Russell Branch, serving Lavazza coffee alongside decadent French Asian pastries, breads, and cakes. 135 Robinson Mill Plaza NE, Ste. 100, Leesburg
Casa De Avila Tacos
This family-owned taqueria is passionate about serving up memorable meals. Sample a tempting variety of individual tacos, taco platters, tortas, sopes, gorditas, and more. 2 Loudoun St. SW, Ste. C, Leesburg
Sterling
Brasserie Royale
From the team at acclaimed Local Provisions comes a new Parisian‑style brasserie in Cascades Marketplace, serving classic French fare like escargot, steak frites, chilled shellfish, and freshly baked breads. With an upscale, elegant atmosphere, it aims to cater to both special occasion dining and neighborhood, casual French cafe meals. The grand opening is scheduled for July 2. 46290 Cranston St., Sterling
Plaza Mexico
This Maryland‑based Mexican eatery opened its first Virginia location at Dulles Landing, bringing colorful decor and hearty, traditional dishes like quesadillas, fajitas, nachos, and churros to Loudoun diners. 24560 Dulles Landing Dr., Ste . 140, Sterling
Feature image courtesy Honoo Ramen & Bar
