The Heady Aromas of Indian Cuisine in Falls Church, Virginia
The Indian sub-continent almost elevates the simple task of eating to a sublime art form! You may find bottles and packs of the intriguing spices in specialty stores, but the magical creations of highly skilled cooks is nearly impossible to copy in your own kitchen! That is why; an opportunity to savor the heady tastes of this ancient land is never to be missed!
The name says it all. ‘Mehak’ is pronounced as two syllables-‘May’ as in the fifth month of the calendar and ‘Hak’ as in Huckleberry. The word means ‘aroma’, and indeed you know that you know that a dish is truly Indian, when it appeals to your sense of smell, apart from those of taste and sight. Mehak is on Lee Highway. You can call 703.573.8076 to make sure that you do not have to wait at the bar for a table, though the seating and stocks of the latter leave nothing to be desired! There is plenty of space to park, so you have no occasion either to work up an appetite before a meal, or to work off the extra calories of indulgence later on!
The lunch buffet, like a high school prom, gives you many opportunities and wide variety for a lifelong infatuation. Remember not to make long term commitments to the first dish that catches your eye, though a flirtatious portion on your plate will do no harm! Every region of India has its own culinary traditions, and the Mehak buffet is a grand, if overly rich experience for a lunch.
The restaurant menu is available for both lunch and dinner, and focuses on North Indian food. Grilled meats, finished in clay ovens called ‘tandoors’, make for better starters than deep fried options (such as ‘samosas’), but both alternatives are just as tasty! Beer provides perfect company, and it makes sense to have bowls of yoghurt to douse any flames that find hot peppers may fan!
