• Aracosia McLean

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Middle Eastern
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Afghan restaurant with a special vegan menu. Let them know in advance if you want to order vegan. Ask for the vegan almond yogurt. Dumplings can be made vegan on request. Open Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.


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4 Reviews

First Review by kenvegan

greenbluegray

Points +1365

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Large busy place with food for all

We are so grateful for Aracosia and its kind staff who always get us in at the last minute when we are visiting family in the area. Afghani food is flavorful and heavy on the plants. We can never resist the pumpkin dumplings (ask for the vegan wrapper) and the vegan sampler plate that includes rice, carrots, eggplant, lentils, chickpea stew, and more -- and it is huge! They offer vegan yogurt sauce as well as cashew cream.

Aracosia has heaters for dining outside. It's in a small complex with free parking underneath. There is a 2nd location across the river in the NW. Good place for families as well as date night. The DC area has so many vegan restaurants and veg-friendly ones. That along with the amazing free museums and wonderful architecture make this area a true pleasure to visit.

Pros: Staff gets vegan options, huge portions, good service & wine selection

Blue_carrot

Points +289

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

We’ll come back here again

Lots of aromatic herbs & spices skillfully assembled & not too spicy. Generous portions, friendly staff, satisfying dining experience.
Comfortable outside seating with warming heaters for chilly evenings. Parking lot adjacent to the restaurant; wine list with some pleasant selections.
Risotto with butternut squash = delicious. Cardamom & black tea served hot & flavorful.

Pros: Several more vegan things to try next visit

Cons: Eggplant dish delicious, but a tad too oily

AracosiaMcLean

26 Oct 2023

Thank you for dining with us! We appreciate your kind words, support and feedback! We look forward to your next visit with us!

juliakristin

Points +316

Vegan
16 Nov 2020

Can’t wait to be back!

Aracosia has an entire site of its menu dedicated to vegetarians. Everything vegetarian can easily be turned into vegan. Tell your waiter that you are vegan and they will use almond yogurt for the sauces.
As recommended on Happy Cow, I had the vegetable platter it was phenomenal!!!

Pros: Lots of options , Delicious , Good portions

kenvegan

Points +12927

Vegan
24 Feb 2020

Wonderful Vegan Food!

I prefer the decor and ambiance of their DC location, but the food is the same and fantastic! Order their vegan combo plate, and you will have one of the best dishes you have eaten.

Pros: Amazing food, Wonderful ambiance, Excellent service




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