Matthew
Finally got to try this place out and it’s very good. Total came out to about $38 but the portions are generous. The food is fresh and very well seasoned with excellent sauces. The juice options at the fountains are also really good, esp the ginger pear. I was really surprised and happy the place lived up to the hype. Also thanks to the staff, all very friendly and kind and I love that they don’t skimp on the portions here. Loyal customer here as long as they don’t pull a Chipotle haha.
… moreCole Brincefield
Just tried Flavor Hive in Annadale, VA, I spotted this spot on Instagram and was stoked to give it a shot. The people was friendly, and the restaurant offers some awesome options like Halal steak and chicken, plus vegan falafel. We didn’t BYOB (bring your own bag of chips), but the food was still decent. The steak bowls were tasty, and I loved the arugula mixed with rice. The yogurt dressings were on point, and that Serrano chile green sauce? Was spicy and was good on the side. However, the steak could’ve been more tender it was a bit tough. Slow-cooking first then grilling it would do the trick. Also, chopping the tomatoes and onions finer would elevate the dish. Overall, Flavor Hive’s restaurant has got potential, and I’ll be back to try more of their delicious options. If you want the full experience, Just don’t forget your favorite bag of chips, folks!
… moreTrisha Talapatra
Flavor Hive definitely lives up to the hype! The quantity, quality and friendly service was unmatched. Although they were busy on a typical Saturday night, they still gave us personalized attention – especially since it was our first time there. The rice bowl as very flavorful and filling! And the quesadilla- although a little hard to eat – was delicious and had a loooong cheese pull even after we had brought it home to eat. I will say the only downside is how packed it can get and it’s a little hard to grab a table. And definitely gets really loud which makes ordering a hassle. Really hoping they come out with a kiosk system in addition for easy ordering.
… moreHalsey Henkens
Can’t wait to come back! We ordered a bowl and a quesadilla. When I tell you that I have never had a more flavorful halal bowl in my life. Seasoned all the way down to the chickpeas. The staff were friendly and the open kitchen is extremely clean. We sat outside and were delighted to meet the acquaintance of some of the regional managers. They took a moment to ask us how our meal was and treated us to 2 free coffees and ice cream! This was our first experience at Flavor Hive. We knew it was going to be good, but we had no idea this would immediately become our new favorite Halal spot. Well done Flavor Hive and congratulations on a quality product and experience.
… moreTheresa Pelfrey
This is a must try!!! I recently found a reel on Facebook as I’ve never heard of Flavor Hive before. As I was watching the reel it had me intrigued as I’ve never seen a restaurant allow you to bring in a bag of any chips and they will fill it with meat and toppings of your choice and then top off with sauce. My husband and I decided to make a date of it and go enjoy lunch. We did bring in a bag as I wanted to do a walking bag. Our first try, I brought in Doritos nacho cheese and ordered the feast mode as it comes with 3 scoops of protein. I got the regular chicken and falafel as my protein as well as a few toppings with the white sauce. The food was absolutely delicious, customer service was exceptional! The employees were super friendly, efficient and definitely didn’t judge us when we brought in party size bags lol the grocery store we went to didn’t carry smaller. We had leftovers for the evening. If you haven’t tried this place and their walking bag, I highly recommend!! You literally have endless possibilities on bags to bring in.
So far I’ve been twice ( second bag was cool ranch) and everything has stayed consistent from the first visit. Can’t wait to go back.
… moreDavid Crawford
The food was so good! I got the double scoop of chicken in the walking taco, which was so much food. My wife got the single scoop rice bowl, and got two meals out of it. Even my vegetarian daughter really liked it. Staff was so friendly and the open kitchen was very clean. Excited to go back soon!
… moreJesse Wahster
The chicken over rice is so good especially all the toppings! Unfortunately the sauces all have yogurt in them so I couldn’t eat them . But tbh everything had so much flavor I really didnt miss it. They told me vegan sauces are in the works! 10/10 will be back when I’m in the area.
… morev o
All the videos online are true. Tried the quesadilla and the fries with protein. Quesadillas are good but the star are the fries and chicken/ground beef bowl. Wow. Great flavors. Everything made fresh and right in front of you. Great prices And massive portions. One bowl of fries is good for two people. Glad they have a brick and mortar home and we look forward to bringing a bag of chips!
… moreHoda Ali
“Welcome to Flavor Hive” is the first thing you are greeted by that really sets the cool vibe! Come hungry because portions are huge!
Flavor ✅️
Options ✅️
Bring your bag of chips ✅️ (yeah, its still a thing!!)
Seating- Plenty…indoor and outdoor.
Drinks – YES!!! No boring coke or Pepsi products….AMAZING real flavor from Maine Root (thank you!!)
Clean- Extremely.
We tried out the ice cream portion cuz there is always room for sweets and glad we did. Overall, this definitely was a unexpected cheat day well worth it!
… moreOnisti Payton
Brung my Quinoa Chips from Sam’s Club from NJ. Topped it with chicken, beef, and gyro meat. Veggies were chickpea, shredded cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and all the main sauces.
From watching their videos for a while to actually trying it. Ignoring the hype, the place was clean and friendly. I haven’t seen the main duo, but the employees were also great in their own way.
The food was just as good as it was ( even better) than how it was in videos ( bc the meal is mine).
Despite the sauces covering the top of the meat, underneath, where it’s bare, the meat is very juicy, tender, and flavorful.
The sauces separately are also delicious. There’s 2 types of spicy sauce. There’s the truffle sauce, which is mild. Then the green sauce, where it’s very spicy. It is not too impactful to underappreciate the rest of the food, but spicy enough to give you that burst of heat within each bite.
The hive sauce is sweet despite the color. It mellows out the truffle and green sauce. The sauce is not bad and was a nice topper.
The white sauce is different than the sauce I’ve had in any other halal based places in my city. It’s very delicious, and I hope one day I can go back and get more.
All in all, the place was an experience.
10/10
Highly recommend!!
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