Fava Pot: Experience Authentic Halal Mediterranean Cuisine

So glad that I decided to try this restaurant. This was my first time having Egyptian food and oh boy, did it taste fantastic!! I’d like to clarify something before I write about the food. In the posted photos, it seems as if there’s limited seating place but that’s not the case. There’s indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. You can choose to ask for a server if you’re sitting outside or order from your phone using the scanner. The items on the app (scanner) are very detailed and each dish has an accompanying photograph that makes it easier to decide what you want to order. Imo, I love this feature. :) Now, the food — well, you must try the chicken kofta!! It’s simply out of the world — nothing fancy but the mincemeat is tender and flavoured just right that it tastes delightfully homely. We also got the chef’s appetiser platter where you can choose to order three starter dishes. We tried out the hummus, falafel, and the Egyptian style liver. The falafel and the liver both tasted good. After this, we decided to order the lamb fattah and the mosaka with egyptian rice for entrees. The lamb fattah was great — the lamb shank was mildly seasoned and charred on the outside and was served on a bed of garlicky, tomato rice that is (most probably) fried with ghee and crispy pita. The mosaka came in a small earthen pot and was layered with eggplant, ground beef, raisins, nuts, and veggies and served alongside with rice and salad. The point, I would like to make here is that, the quantity of each dish is generous enough for two people to eat comfortably. So, please use your judgement to order accordingly or ask them for a takeaway container. :) After all this, I still wanted to try desserts, so I got the kunafa with sweet cheese. Also, the mint tea tasted so good and refreshing after such a heavy meal. Not to forget, the owner/chef, Dina, was lovely. :) All in all, great food, service, and atmosphere!! Would love to visit again and try more items on the menu. :)

Went here for my brother's birthday today. We had a pretty large party and they were able to serve us promptly. Their pita was great, we actually ate too much of it, and couldn't finish our food! The moussaka was amazing! My first time having it and it was quite delicious. Very decadent. The chicken Kofta is something I would definitely recommend. Baba ghanouj was a little too sour for my tastes. I usually like it less acidic and a little more smoke. The grape leaves, on the other hand, were not sour enough. The falafel was good, not amazing. The lamb chops were delicious - well cooked and the seasoning was exceptional. It was my first time having Koshary, and I found it to be good. But a little underwhelming for the national dish of Egypt. The moussaka overshadowed it.

Surprisingly very delightful memorable meal. Ordered Eat like an Egyptian Chef’s Choice: Tasty, less oily. Great service; the owner and the staff explained well.

A Hidden Gem! America is a melting pot and I love to see and support DIVERSITY. Friendly, laid back and CLEAN! Between 2 people we spent $100.10 and we both had leftovers. I will be back!

Amazing experience at Fava Pot, we tried their egg bastrami, falafel, Fava beans , the grape leaves (Dolmas) and the Egyptian Koshary all very delicious cooked to perfection Dina the owner and the staff were very nice and friendly, feels like home. Cant wait to be back soon. Thanks so much!

Fun and comfortable space to eat. Their oven was out so the bread was thin and unfortunately underwhelming. Dessert portion of baklava was small and clearly not homemade (disappointing). Good flavors on the food. Air inside restaurant was smoky.

Loved the food! Tried their Chef’s appetizer platter - Baba Ganoush, Fava Beans, Falafel( This was something different entirely made with greens, ) & Koshary Bowl( full of flavors)! They’ll give pita bread with chefs platter, then you have to order depending on your need.

We visited Fava Pot in Falls Church with a group of four and ordered the Chef's Choice Platter — and it did not disappoint. The platter was huge and perfect for sharing, with a great variety of flavorful meats, dips, and sides that really showcased Egyptian cuisine. I also liked their mint tea. The space is casual and inviting, and the staff was friendly throughout. Service was a bit on the slower side when the restaurant bacame more crowded.