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    Immigrant Food @ Ballston 4245 N Fairfax Drive

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    Open now11:30AM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Dim Sum Choose 2

      Choose from our around the world shareable bites!
      $28.00
    • Miso Glazed Carrots

      Garlic yogurt, harissa oil,torn mint, crushed pistachio
      $14.00

    "Fast-ish" Food Deals

    $19.99 Combos

    • Moroccan Mac Combo

      The juicy Immigrant Burger, crispy fries and a choice of non-alcoholic beverage. It’s fast-food nostalgia that went abroad and came back cooler.
      $19.99
    • (K)FC Combo

      Our popular crispy fried chicken with bold flavor. Comes with fries and a non-alcoholic beverage. No drive-thru window required.
      $19.99
    • Bangkok Express Combo

      Fast-food energy, Bangkok state of mind. Slurpable Thai noodles layered with punchy, street-market flavor, paired with crispy fries and a non-alcoholic drink.
      $19.99
    • Cuban Tropical Combo

      The Havana Sandwich is rich, savory, and actually slow-roasted, paired with crispy fries and a non-alcoholic drink. It’s tropical comfort food that ditched the mall and learned how to cook.
      $19.99

    Dinner

    Around the World Dim Sum

    • Dim Sum Choose 2

      Choose from our around the world shareable bites!
      $28.00
    • Global Dinner

      $39.00

    Shareables

    • Roasted Mushroom Soup

      $8.00
    • Mediterranean Caesar

      $15.50
    • Shishito Peppers

      Sesame ponzu
      $8.00
    • Belgian Fries

      Seasoned to perfection, served with garlic aioli (Vegetarian)
      $10.00
    • Caribbean Shrimp Ceviche

      Chilled tomatillo lime broth, shrimp, serrano pepper, tostones
      $18.00
    • Pupusas

      El Salvador’s national dish, stuffed with beans & cheese, with pickled cabbage and tomato salsa
      $15.00
    • Mezze Platter

      Three dips of muhammara, labne, hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za’atar na’an (Vegetarian)
      $17.00
    • Filipino Fried Chicken

      Sweet chili, adobo spice, Thai herbs, roasted banana ketchup
      $19.00
    • Greek Wings

      Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip
      $16.00
    • Burrata

      Thai basil pesto, mostarda, warm za’atar ciabatta
      $22.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      tahini, macerated sour cherries, lemon vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • Thai Noodle Salad

      Mango, edamame, cherry tomato, cabbage, sesame, peanut vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Miso Glazed Carrots

      Garlic yogurt, harissa oil,torn mint, crushed pistachio
      $14.00
    • Asian Cauliflower

      Kimchi, green plantain puree, peanuts, coconut crust
      $15.00

    Larger

    • Thai Mussels & Frites

      Green curry, Thai basil, served with fries and our signature homemade aioli
      $22.00
    • Whole Roasted Branzino

      Mexican chili, lemon
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Mediterranean Lamb Skewers

      DIY lettuce wrap, served with labne, chili, za’atar, dates, cilantro and Thai chili
      $29.00
    • Roasted Mushroom Lomo Saltado

      Aji amarillo, fried potatoes, garlic rice
      $23.00
    • Slow Braised Short Rib

      Creamy polenta, pomegranate molasses, spicy chermoula
      $34.00
    • Fire and Herb Branzino

      $32.00

    Global Sandwiches

    • The Immigrant Burger

      Secret harissa sauce, za'atar, american cheese, shaved onion, pickles, shredded lettuce, served with Belgian fries
      $22.00
    • Havana Sandwich

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

      Aji amarillo, salsa criolla, lime
      $17.50

    Global Dinner

    • Indian Samosas

      $39.00
    • Chicken & Lemongrass Dumplings

      $39.00
    • Shishito Peppers

      $39.00
    • Filipino Fried Chicken

    • Asian Cauliflower Florets

    • Halo Halo Filipino Sundae


    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

      $8.00
    • Event Agua de Jamaica

      $5.00

    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
    • Lemonade

      $5.00

    Products

    • The Flavor Trio Seasonings - Gift Box

      Three seasonings. Everything you cook. Magic Salt Stuff, Limón & Pepper, and Turkish-ish Blend — designed to work together, used on everything. Comes with a free gift box! 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes.
      $26.99
    • Banana Ketchup

      Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas. 25% of profits go to support immigrant causes
      $10.99
    • 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
    • Magic Salt Stuff Seasoning

      Your food has questions, this magic salt is the herby, garlicky, slightly spicy answer. Versatile salt and stuff to turn something ordinary into something magical.
      $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
    • Wooden Spice Container

      This handcrafted wooden spice container with three compartments, plus a matching spoon for the perfect pinch. Fill it with the Immigrant Food trio (sold separately)—or mix in your own favorites—and give your countertop a serious upgrade.
      $13.00
    • Banana Ketchup Squeeze Bottle

      3oz squeeze bottle! Sweet, smoky, and unexpected- roasted bananas blend seamlessly with chilies and vinegar for the deliciously different ketchup; perfect for dipping, drizzling, or grilling. This Filipino classic is now an American essential for those flavorphiles looking to add some fresh zing to their meals or just show off. It’s made with bananas, and it’s bananas.
      $5.99

    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

    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

    Directions

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    Boston, MA 02210

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