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    Immigrant Food @ Ballston 4245 N Fairfax Drive

    4245 N Fairfax Drive

    Arlington, VA 22203


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    Featured Items

    • Old Saigon

      Our take on the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Adobo-spiced chicken, slaw, daikon, carrot, chili mayo
      $17.50
    • The Heritage

      Coconut-curry chicken on turmeric rice & baby spinach, plantains, chickpeas, pineapple
      $17.00
    • Seasonal Lunch Special

      $20.00

    Lunch

    Street Food

    • Gazpacho

      $8.00
    • Belgian Fries

      Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli (Vegetarian)
      $10.00
    • Venezuelan Tequeños

      Queso blanco wrapped in dough, with a chili mayo dip (Vegetarian)
      $15.00
    • Crispy Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings

      Ponzu
      $10.00

    Seasonal Lunch Special

    Our popular seasonal lunch combo. Get a soup and your choice of a bowl or sandwich for only $20!
    • Seasonal Lunch Special

      $20.00

    Bowls and Salads

    Most bowls and salads can be made vegetarian with our bean-shroom protein subsitute!
    • The Heritage

      Coconut-curry chicken on turmeric rice & baby spinach, plantains, chickpeas, pineapple
      $17.00
    • Mumbai Mariachi

      Falafel on baby spinach & assorted veggies, roasted potato, feta, smoky Chipotle dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
      $16.00
    • Viet Vibes

      Adobo-spiced chicken, kale, chilled noodle salad, roasted broccoli, toasted coconut, jalapeño, Vietnam river sauce (Gluten-Free)
      $16.00
    • Immigrant Poke 2.0

      Raw salmon, sushi rice, seaweed salad, edamame, preserved mushrooms, crispy onion, creamy ponzu
      $17.50
    • Thai Noodle Salad

      Mango, edamame, cherry tomato, cabbage, sesame, peanut vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • West African Gumbo

      Shrimp and chicken gumbo on turmeric rice, plantain, greens topped with a garlic shrimp sauce and pistachio. Part of proceeds go to Tables Without Borders' chef Williams Bacon from the Ivory Coast (Gluten-Free)
      $17.00
    • Mediterranean Caesar

      $15.50

    Sandwiches

    Sandwiches come with a choice of Belgian fries or a Side Salad
    • Old Saigon

      Our take on the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich. Adobo-spiced chicken, slaw, daikon, carrot, chili mayo
      $17.50
    • Havana Sandwich

      “Best Cuban sandwich in town”! Three types of slow-roasted pork with melted Swiss, pineapple pickle
      $17.50
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Lemon tahini sauce, eggplant puree, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, spring mix (Vegan)
      $17.00
    • Classique Grilled Cheese

      The toasted French classic with Swiss & ham
      $15.00

    Desserts

    • Latin Flan

      The perfect way to end your meal with us on a sweet note
      $8.00

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Seasonal Drinks

    • Agua de Jamaica

      Hibiscus flower-infused water. Popular in Latin America!
      $7.00
    • Mint Limonana

      Mint, lemon, and honey: a refreshing Middle Eastern drink!
      $7.00
    • Pineapple Matcha

      Our in-house made anti-oxidant energy boost with fresh pineapple, camomile, lemongrass and matcha.
      $7.50
    • Café Calma

      Rich latte with oatmilk, dates, and Peruvian coffee. Hot or iced
      $7.50
    • Cherry Limeade

      $7.00

    Other NA Drinks

    • Jarritos Mandarin

      $5.00
    • Jarritos Tamarind

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Jarritos Pineapple

      $5.00
    • Mexican Coke

      $6.00
    • Diet Coke

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      $5.00
    • Homemade Iced Tea

      $5.00
    • Ice Tea Refill

    • Saratoga Large Sparkling Water

      $7.00
    • Saratoga Small Sparkling Water

      $5.00
    • Saratoga Large Still Water

      $7.00
    • Saratoga Small Still Water

      $5.00
    • Club Soda

      $5.00
    • Juice

      $5.00

    Spices Products

    Products

    • D.C. Immigrant Coffee Blend

      Limited-edition coffee collaboration with ForFive Coffee Roasters. Beans are sourced from D.C.’s two largest immigrant communities: El Salvador and Ethiopia. Whole beans, 12oz bag, light-medium roast.
      $16.00
    • Turkish-ish Seasoning Blend

      Bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel. More “ish” than Turkish, a market-day mix of bright herbs, warm spice, zesty peel, whispers of heat and pan-mediterranean daydreams. Tastes like a well-deserved vacation.
      $8.99
    • Limón & Pepper Seasoning Blend

      Lemony, vibrant, tangy, freestyle flavor kept in check by just the right intensity of bold black pepper. Like most of America, its heritage is a real mix.
      $8.99
    • Immigrant Food Hot Sauce

      Our popular fermented hot sauce is now available in a bottle! Ingredients are fresno pepper, habanero, salt, garlic, red wine vinegar
      $10.00

    Retail

    Merchandise

    • Tote bag - "Immigrants Make America Great"

      Natural colored tote bag "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
      $25.00
    • Short sleeve T-shirt - "Immigrants Make America Great"

      Black unisex short sleeve T-shirt, "Immigrants Make America Great". Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
      $35.00
    • Hat - "Immigrants Make America Great"

      Gray unisex baseball hat "Immigrants Make America Great" 2025 collection. Show off your heritage or gift to a friend!
      $28.00
    • Apron - "Immigrants Make America Great"

      Immigrants have brought flavor to America for centuries. Cook while representing their culinary contributions! One size - unisex.
      $40.00
    • White short-sleeve T-shirt (Men)

      A nicely fitting comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.
      $40.00
    • White short-sleeve T-shirt (Women)

      A cropped, comfortable reminder that American Food is Immigrant Food.
      $35.00
    • Hat - Brown "Immigrants Make America Great"

      $28.00

    Products

    • Immigrant Food Hot Sauce

      Our popular fermented hot sauce is now available in a bottle! Ingredients are fresno pepper, habanero, salt, garlic, red wine vinegar
      $10.00
    • D.C. Immigrant Coffee Blend

      Limited-edition coffee collaboration with ForFive Coffee Roasters. Beans are sourced from D.C.’s two largest immigrant communities: El Salvador and Ethiopia. Whole beans, 12oz bag, light-medium roast.
      $19.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 2:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Immigrant Food celebrates America’s story – the story of immigrants. The fun menus - lunch, happy hour/dinner, and brunch, offer fun plates from around the world.

    Location

    4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

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