Pho Deluxe draws big crowds during lunch and is a family favorite on the weekends thanks to its generous portions of pho, not to mention vermicelli noodles and other traditional entrees. Pho can be customized with meatballs, tofu, seafood, vegetables, or variety meats. — Travis Mitchell

Located inside Tysons Galleria, this offshoot of the local Lebanese Taverna chain is a go-to for classic Mediterranean meze. Hummus comes multiple ways, including a spicy variety and another topped with shawarma. There’s also lamb and artichoke stew or grilled salmon. —T.M.

California salad chain Urban Plates entered the local dining scene by launching its first East Coast restaurant at Tysons Galleria. — T.M.

Local chain Lost Dog Café attracts regulars with inexpensive pizzas, gourmet sandwiches, and an extensive selection of craft beer. Owners Ross Underwood and Pam McAlwee are also active in the animal rescue community, having started Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation back in 2001. —T.M.

This restaurant specializes in Sichuan fare but also has a nice variety of dim sum.

This decades-old Korean restaurant relocated to Tysons Corner in 2006. Korean barbecue is a major focus, but there are several rice, noodle, and additional traditional Korean dishes available here, too. —M.F.

This is one of two locations of this healthy-leaning upscale chain, which is a good option for diners with restrictions or allergies.

Chicken tikka, butter chicken, and tandoor beef are all available at this relatively new mall addition. Fried chicken and Singapore noodles round out the more unexpected items. —M.F.

Nostos is an underrated destination for contemporary Greek food. There’s a deep lineup of cheese dishes — think pan-fried, sesame-crusted feta served with honey and almonds. Seafood is a speciality, and meze are plentiful. —M.F.

This huge new venue from Great American Restaurants has hits from all of its restaurants, from Sweetwater Tavern to Ozzie’s. Look for crab cakes, lobster rolls, smoked salmon salad, and more. The restaurant chain has a variety of option in Tysons, including Coastal Flats and new steakhouse, Randy’s Prime Seafood, that’s attached to Patsy’s.

The original location of chef Victor Albisu’s mini-empire of taco counters is on the border of Tysons Corner and Falls Church. The signature Taco Bamba comes with skirt steak, chorizo, grilled guacamole, and chicharrones. —M.F.